I wish they'd get rid of that cheap "Hall of Stars" banner in right field. RFK, for the time being, belongs to the Nationals and United. There's no reason to honor tennis players, golfers, and Redskins there.

A case can be made for leaving 8 and 30 since this is a continuation of the Expos franchise. But Frank Howard? He was a Senator. That franchise is in Texas now. Walter Johnson? That franchise is in Minnesota now. That's not continuity that I'd appreciate. Heck, the Nationals should retire 40 for Ronald Reagan.

Then RFK can retire 8 and 30 and not the Nats. Because using the logic that RFK means honoring DC's past sports stars, someone should demand that 7 be retired for Joey T., 9 for Sonny, or 33 for Sammy Baugh.

I'm perfectly happy with the banner. The old placards would have been nice.